Gabon+-+Maria+Fernanda+Hernandez

Ms. Hillier World Geography ** INTRODUCTION ** Gabon is a small country located in Central Africa. It rests between the countries of Congo and Equatorial Guinea, and bordering the Atlantic Ocean on one side. They gained their independence from France in 1960, and they haven't stopped growing ever since. Gabon, is considered one of the few African countries with an affluent economy and a stable political situation. Their ample foreign aid and incalculable natural resources, have helped them move up in the chain.
 * GABON  ** Maria Fernanda Hernandez

**POPULATION ** Gabon's population is 1,608, 321 people. This may be considered a significantly low population for a country who has the necessary means to subsist. But we have to take into consideration the antecedents of AIDS in Africa and how this might affect different aspects of the population.

** BIRTH RATE ** The country's birth rate is 35 babies out of 1,000 people. This is considered a significant amount of births per capita. This could indicate a deficiency in sexual education, which could then reflect in the level of advancement in the country.

** DEATH RATE ** The country's death rate is 13.07 out of 1,000 people. This might be considered as a moderately high mortality rate. But as previously mentioned, we have to take into account the factors that might be affecting Gabon's population. The number one factor might be AIDS. This is the primary reason for deaths in the country, which makes the mortality rate increase.

** NET MIGRATION RATE ** The country's net migration rate is -2.16 migrants per 1,000 people. Although Gabon is considered a stable country with numerable natural resources, those around them might not be in the same situation, causing the population to feel somewhat insecure. Instead of immigrating, people are leaving because they want to see if they can find greater opportunities elsewhere, where their safety might not be comprised in any way. ** INFANT MORTALITY RATE ** Gabon's infant mortality rate is 49 deaths per 1,000 infants. There are 56.6 deaths out of every 1,000 births resulting in males, and 41.09 daths out of 1,000 births resulting in females. This is a rather high rate compared to many countries. Once more, this can reflect the level of development the country has. Even though, they are improving as a nation it doesn't happen out of nowhere. It takes time. Which means they still have to develop and work in their health care in order to bring this number down.

** POPULATION GROWTH RATE ** Population growth rate in Gabon is 1.977%. Even though, some statistics might not be on their favor, Gabon, is a country with a fast growing population growth rate. This demonstrates that the country is moving forward in every aspect possible.

** LIFE EXPECTANCY ** Life expectancy for Gabon is 51.6 years for men and 52.9 years for women. Although it isn't subatantially high, it isn't incredibly low either. Gabon is a country that is considered new and as it develops the life expectancy will increase with it.

** DOUBLING TIME ** Gabon's population of 1,608,321 people will take 35.4 years to double. By the year 2047, the population will be 3,216,642, double to what it is now.


 * Gabon, might be considered as LEDC (less econmically developed country), due to its few years of existence. Although this might be the case, they are climbing their way up.





** REFERENCES ** https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gb.html http://www.en.legabon.org/invest-in-gabon/key-indicators http://www.en.legabon.org/keys-sectors/natural-resources/presentation